Photo: Spencer-Abbott, Inc Architect: Loomis McAfee Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with a console sink, a freestanding tub, blue tile and subway tile.

En-suite shower room

Oakwrights

Design ideas for a country 3/4 bathroom in West Midlands with grey cabinets, blue tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink, beige floor, an open shower, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

La douche exotique

Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR

Inspiration for a small tropical 3/4 bathroom in Lyon with an open shower, blue tile, white tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, wood-look tile, a console sink, brown floor, coffered, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Six Bedroomed Edwardian Renovation

Bridget Reading ID

Contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, a console sink, beige floor and an open shower.

Clapham Refurb

Paul Craig Photography

Paul Craig
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in London with open cabinets, a claw-foot tub, blue tile, subway tile, white walls and a console sink.

Motawi accent tiles

Tom Carter

Shower tub, Spanish crackle tiles, marble alcove
Small traditional bathroom in Vancouver with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, blue walls and marble floors.

Residential Remodel

Meriwether Inc

Master bathroom with blue and white tile. Eclectic space with console sink and metal legs,antique wood framed mirror. Inspiration was the aegean sea and english bohemian spaces. photos by Andrea Rugg

Rénovation d'un appartement haussmannien - Voltaire -

Laura Djabourian Architecture d'intérieur

Un espace moderne, fermé par une porte d’époque cintrée que nous souhaitions vivement conserver. Petite et exiguë, elle a été agrandie afin de pouvoir accueillir une large douche ainsi qu’un plan vasque et un bel espace rangement au fond de la pièce. N’ayant pas d’éclairage naturel dans cette pièce, j’ai dû opter pour une faïence lumineuse et contrastée.

Los Altos Hills

Madera Interior Design

Pool bathroom vanity in a transitional home with Ceaserstone countertop, with custom edge and wing details. Custom cabinet full overlay doors with Emtek Midvale Knobs and pulls

Day St New Build

Noz Design

Small transitional bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a console sink and blue floor.

Vivienda con mucha vitalidad

Paulina Aleshkina Fotografía

Este baño en suite en el que se ha jugado con los tonos azules del alicatado de WOW, madera y tonos grises. Esta reforma de baño tiene una bañera exenta y una ducha de obra, en la que se ha utilizado el mismo pavimento con acabado cementoso que la zona general del baño. Con este acabo cementoso en los espacios se ha conseguido crear un estilo atemporal que no pasará de moda. Se ha instalado grifería empotrada tanto en la ducha como en el lavabo, un baño muy elegante al que le sumamos calidez con el mobiliario de madera.

Salle d'eau

Cécile Humbert - Design d'intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian bathroom in Paris with blue tile, white walls, a console sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and a double vanity.

ASID Showcase House 2014 - Twin Girls' Playroom & Bathroom | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Our clients were looking for a way to update this original bathroom in their 1940's home for their twin girls. We had the challenge of keeping all of the original tile, and adding colors and frills to make the bathroom more girly. A custom roman treatment, shower curtain and sink skirt added softness to all of the tile. The sink was original to the home, and in great condition. Photos by Ehlen Creative

Cutchogue Interior Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Complete bathroom remodel - The bathroom was completely gutted to studs. A curb-less stall shower was added with a glass panel instead of a shower door. This creates a barrier free space maintaining the light and airy feel of the complete interior remodel. The fireclay tile is recessed into the wall allowing for a clean finish without the need for bull nose tile. The light finishes are grounded with a wood vanity and then all tied together with oil rubbed bronze faucets.

Transitional Bathroom

Transitional master bathroom in Vancouver with blue tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, ceramic tile, engineered quartz benchtops, black benchtops, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured walls and a console sink.

Harding Avenue Baths

Niemand Interiors LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with marble benchtops, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, marble floors, green walls, a console sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Biddle Ranch

Studio 2G Architects

A barn-style door was installed for the guest bathroom, which features a shower nook. The owner’s eclectic taste in furnishings give the home an overall cozy feeling that lends personality to the home.

Biddle Ranch

Studio 2G Architects

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in San Luis Obispo with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Guest Shower room

LT Designs

Photo of an eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Surrey with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cutchogue Interior Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and a Console Sink

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.